INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CORDLESS HAND VACS
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CATALOG NUMBERS
HHVJ215JD
HHVJ315JD
HHVJ315JMF
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or mod er ate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS
APPLIANCE.
WARNING: Read all safety
warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.
WARNING: Some household dust
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm such as asbestos
and lead in lead based paint.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock or injury:
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock – Do not
use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle charger, including charger
plug, and charger terminals with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust,lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or
use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters
in place.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• Use only the charger supplied by the
manufacturer to recharge.
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it
is severely damaged. The batteries can
explode in a fire.
• This appliance is intended for household
use only and not for commercial or
industrial use.
• Shock Hazard. To protect against risk
of electrical shock, do not put unit or
charging base in water or other liquid.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge
of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
The unit should be placed or mounted
away from sinks and hot surfaces.
• Plug the charger directly into an electrical
outlet.
• Use the charger only in a standard
electrical outlet (120V/60Hz).
• Unplug the charger from outlet before any
routine cleaning or maintenance.
• This product includes rechargeable nickel
cadmium batteries. Do not incinerate batteries
as they will explode at high temperatures.
• Leaks from battery cells can occur
under extreme conditions. If the liquid,
which is a 20-35% solution of potassium
hydroxide, gets on the skin (1) wash
quickly with soap and water or (2)
neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon
juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into the
eyes, flush them immediately with clean
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water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek
medical attention.
• Do not look into the air vents when the
unit is switched on, as sometimes
there is a possibility of small debris being
discharged from the air vents, especially
after cleaning / replacement of the filters
as debris inside the unit can be disturbed.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
WARNINGS
a) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to battery pack, picking up
or carrying the appliance. Carrying the
appliance with your finger on the switch
or energizing appliance that have the
switch on invites accidents.
b) Recharge only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer. A
charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
c) Do not use a battery pack or appliance
that is damaged or modified. Damaged
or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
d) Do not expose a battery pack or
appliance to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 266°F (130°C) may
cause explosion.
e) Have servicing performed by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the product is maintained.
WARNING: Do not attempt to
modify or repair the appliance
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Symbols
• The label on your tool may include the
following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V ..................volts
A ..................amperes
Hz ................hertz
W .................watts
min ..............minutes
or AC ...... alternating current
or DC ..direct current
n
o ................no load speed
................Class I Construction
(grounded)
................earthing terminal
...............safety alert symbol
................Class II Construction
(double insulated)
.../min or rpm...revolutions or reciprocation
per minute
FUCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. On/off power button
2. Handle
3. Nozzle
4. Extendable crevice tool
5. Crevice tool release button
6. LED BATTERYSENSE
(SMARTECH vacuums only)
7. LED POWERBOOST indicator
8. Dust bowl
9. Dust bowl release button
10. Flip-up brush
11. FILTERSENSE LED
(SMARTECH vacuums only)
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Charging the battery
WARNING: For use
only with the supplied charger.
From new, the rechargeable cells of the
product need a minimum charge time of 5
hours to ensure full power.
• Plug the jack plug of the charger into
the charging socket of the tool as shown
in Figure A. Plug the charger into any
standard 120 Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet.
The charging indicator will be lit.
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A
While charging, the charger may get
warm, this is perfectly normal and safe. It
is safe to leave the appliance connected
to the charger indefinitely. The charger
automatically reduces power consumption
when charging is complete.
• When charging is complete, the LED will
turn off.
WARNING: Do not charge the
battery at ambient temperatures below
39°F (4°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
Switching on and off - Figure B
• To switch the appliance on, depress the
on/off button (1). The battery indicator
LED will illuminate and vacuum will begin
in the low-speed mode.
• Depress the button a second time to
engage the POWERBOOST mode. The
green LED will also illuminate, indicating
the vacuum is in the higher-speed mode.
• To switch the appliance off, depress the
button a third time.
B
POWERBOOST mode
The green LED will illuminate when the
appliance is in POWERBOOST mode. The
vacuum will operate at a higher suction level
to pick up debris that requires more power.
Filter sensor (HHVJ315JMF ONLY)
Whenever a lter is blocked and needs
cleaning, the red LED in the handle will
illuminate. Clean dust from lter (See
“Cleaning the Dust Bowl and Filter” section).
Nozzle / Accessories
• A crevice tool (4) is built into the nozzle
(3). Extend the crevice tool as shown in
Figure C, until it clicks in place.
• To shorten the crevice tool, depress the
crevice tool release button (5) as shown
in Figure D and slide the crevice tool into
the nozzle.
C
D
• A brush accessory is built into the nozzle
and can be flipped upwards for use as
shown in Figure E.
E
Dry pick up
• For everyday spills of dry material.
• Do not ll the dust bowl (8) beyond the
end of the intake chute.
Optimizing the suction force
In order to keep the suction force optimised,
the lters must be cleared regularly during use.
EMPTYING AND CLEANING
THE PRODUCT
Removing the dust bowl and
lters - Figures F & G
WARNING: The lters are reusable
and should be cleaned regularly.
• Press the dust bowl release button (9) as
shown in the insert of Figure F, then pull
the dust bowl (8) straight off as shown in
Figure F.
F
• While holding the dust bowl over a bin or
sink, pull out the lter (12) to empty the
contents as shown in Figure G.
G
12
• To replace the dust bowl, push it back onto
the appliance until it clicks rmly into place.
WARNING:
Never use the appliance
without the lters. Optimum dust collection
will only be achieved with clean lters.
Cleaning the dust bowl and lter
• The dust bowl and lter can be washed in
warm soapy water.
• Make sure the lter and the dust bowl are dry
before retting.
For a more thorough cleaning
• Remove the dust bowl and filter assembly
as described above.
• To separate the plastic filter (13) from the
cloth filter (14), twist the plastic filter in a
counterclockwise direction and lift it off of
the cloth filter as shown in Figure H.
• Shake or lightly brush any loose dust off
both filters.
H
13
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• The dust bowls and filters can be washed
in warm soapy water. Allow to dry before
placing back into the vac.
• To replace the filters, slide the outer
plastic filter over the cloth filter.
• Align the wings of the plastic filter with
the slots in the cloth filter and twist in a
clockwise direction.
• Place filters back into the bowl pressing
firmly to ensure a secure fit.
• To replace dust bowl, place it back onto the
handle until it “clicks” firmly into position.
IMPORTANT: Maximum dust collection
will only be obtained with a clean filter and
an empty dust bowl. If dust begins to fall
back out of the product after it is switched
off, this indicates that the bowl is full and
requires emptying.
• Wash the filters regularly using warm, soapy
water and ensure that they are completely
dry before using again. The cleaner the filter
is, the better the product will perform.
• It is very important that the filter is
correctly in position before use.
Replacing the lters
The lters should be replaced every 6 to 9
months and whenever worn or damaged.
Replacement lters are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer.
Catalog numbers:
• Cloth lter: VBF10
MAINTENANCE
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean
the vac. Never let any liquid get inside the
vac; never immerse any part of the vac into
a liquid.
WARNING: Make sure the vacuum
is completely dry before using it.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY
and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment (other than those listed
in this manual) should be performed by
authorized service centers or other qualified
service organizations, always using identical
replacement parts.
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The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC® (Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corp oration)
Seal on the lithium-ion batteries
(or battery packs) indicates
that the costs to recycle these batteries
(or battery packs) at the end of their
useful life have already been paid by
BLACK+DECKER. In some areas, it is
illegal to place spent lithium-ion batteries in
the trash or municipal solid waste stream
and the Call 2 Recycle® program provides
an environmentally conscious alternative.
Call 2 Recycle, Inc., in cooperation with
BLACK+DECKER and other battery
users, has established the program in the
United States and Canada to facilitate the
collection of spent lithium-ion batteries.
Help protect our environment and conserve
natural resources by returning the spent
nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride
or lithium-ion batteries to an authorized
BLACK+DECKER service center or to
your local retailer for recycling. You may
also contact your local recycling center for
information on where to drop off the spent
battery. RBRC® is a registered trademark
of Call 2 Recycle, Inc.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with
your appliance are available from your local
dealer or authorized service center. If you
need assistance regarding accessories,
please call: 1-800-544-6986.
WARNING: The use of any
accessory not recommended for use with
this appliance could be hazardous.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
SERVICE INFORMATION
All BLACK+DECKER Service Centers
are staffed with trained personnel to
provide customers with efficient and
reliable power tool service. Whether you
need technical advice, repair, or genuine
factory replacement parts, contact the
BLACK+DECKER location nearest you. To
find your local service location, call: 1-800-
544-6986 or visit
www.blackanddecker.com
TWO-YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warranties this
product to be free from defects in material
or workmanship for a period of two (2) years
following the date of purchase, provided that
the product is used in a home environment.
This limited warranty does not cover failures
due to abuse, accidental damage or when
repairs have been made or attempted by
anyone other than BLACK+DECKER and
its Authorized Service Centers. A defective
product meeting the warranty conditions set
forth herein will be replaced or repaired at
no charge in either of two ways:
The first, which will result in exchanges
only, is to return the product to the retailer
from whom it was purchased (provided
that the store is a participating retailer).
Returns should be made within the
time period of the retailer’s policy for
exchanges. Proof of purchase may be
required. Please check with the retailer
for its specific return policy regarding
time limits for returns or exchanges. The
second option is to take or send the product
(prepaid) to a BLACK+DECKER owned
or authorized Service Center for repair
Imported by
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
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or replacement at BLACK+DECKER’s
option. Proof of purchase may be required.
BLACK+DECKER owned and authorized
service centers are listed online at www.
blackanddecker.com.
This warranty does not apply to
accessories. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Should you have any questions, contact the
manager of your nearest BLACK+DECKER
Service Center. This product is not intended
for commercial use, and accordingly, such
commercial use of this product will void this
warranty. All other guarantees, express or
implied, are hereby disclaimed.
LATIN AMERICA:This warranty does not
apply to products sold in Latin America.
For products sold in Latin America, check
country specific warranty information
contained in the packaging, call the local
company or see the website for such
information.
FREE WARNING LABEL
REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels
become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-
544-6986 for a free replacement.
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Cat. No. HHVJ215JD, HHVJ315JD, HHVJ315JMF Form No. 90632064
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